Health Safety Pgm Mgr

Description

Job Summary
Responsible for developing and leading a comprehensive safety assessment/auditing program, developing and updating company policies and standards and assisting in developing and monitoring compliance training across NiSource. The position will also provide Management with an appraisal of new safety and health rules and regulations and the effect on our operations. This position will be part of the Corporate Safety and Health group and will have responsibility and accountability for all NiSource business units.

This position will be specifically supporting NIPSCO Gas Major Projects. The individual must reside within 50 miles of the service territory in Indiana.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule (3 days home, 2 days in office).

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement a risk-based safety and health (S&H) audit process
• Oversee the S&H audit program, create and manage a self-audit process
• Manage the corporate S&H policy & procedure process
• Communicate audit results and recommendations to local management
• Coordinate and make presentations at operations management meetings
• Provide performance feedback and develop opportunities to staff members
• Review and coordinate audit activities between S&H and operations
• Communicate S&H training requirements to learning developers
• Work with learning developers to identify effective S&H training solutions
• Participate in on-site meetings and travel to various company locations

Required Qualifications for Position

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, safety or equivalent work experience.
• 4-6 years of management and/or audit experience
• Experience with technical writing and policy development
• Experience with safety training and learning solution development
• Experience in preparing and presenting reports
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills and a highly developed sense of professional judgment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, high stress business environment
• Must be a proactive, self-starter with a results orientation and aptitude for taking initiative
• Knowledge of environmental, health and safety rules, regulations and best practices
• Ability to assess and evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of controls
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization; a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively across organizational boundaries
• Able to manage and evaluate and prioritize audit resources
• Review and coordinate audit activities between S&H and operations
• Ability to handle multiple work assignments with keen awareness to deadlines
• Ability to identify learning requirements in regulations and identify solutions
• Integrity, confidentiality, excellent decision making, ability to exercise good judgment and initiative are needed to perform this position.
• The Program Manager may travel to audit locations and will have overnight travel approximating 20 -35%.

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Utility/Energy industry experience

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Inclusion & Diversity
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Salary Range*:

• The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.

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